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"Man, once surrendering his reason, has no remaining guard against absurdities the most monstrous....

"With such persons, gullibility, which they call faith, takes the helm from the hand of reason, and the mind becomes a wreck."

Thomas Jefferson, 1822

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When a very well studied scientist is young and has a very fucking brilliant grasp of comedy, you get @miniminuteman.bsky.social. This is my new favorite episode because of the introduction, brilliant:

#skepticism #skeptic #debunking #history #science

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I think more skeptics should study the history of conspiracy theories and read more conspiracist lit. Too many people are mistaking deeply-entrenched narratives for spontaneous weirdness. In reality, this rot is literally ancient, and it goes deep.
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@forrestvalkai.bsky.social and Shannon Q discuss #ToxicAtheism with a caller.

#Atheists #Atheism #Skepticism #SkepTalk #ShannonQ #ForrestValkai #Paulogia

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The #Psychology Of #GenX (Raised Without Applause)

What shaped the psychology of #GenerationX?

#emotional #toughness #independence #skepticism #psychological #economic #instability #divorce #culturalchange

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A New Documentary May Have Just Blown Up Bigfoot’s Most Famous Evidence Bigfoot has been deeply embedded in popular culture for a very long time. It has lived for decades in documentaries, late night television…

A new documentary challenges the Patterson–Gimlin film and shows why Bigfoot survives on myth, not evidence.

#folklore #popCulture #BigFoot #skepticism #documentary
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Scared Straight Perhaps this would have made a good Halloween episode? Probably not. Anyway, this episode honors April Fool's day by examining a foolish endeavor: Scared Straight programs. We review the scientific research and philosophy underlying the idea of Scared Straight. Unsurprisingly, this is an idea that is so bad that even the cops don't like it. So, why does it persist...?  Recommendations - Abraham: Zootopia 2  - Shane: A Wilhelm Scream - Cheap Heat (https://open.spotify.com/album/4fcuCuXF4E22R8Imztwbio?si=62c224dddd324aa6) Holidays (4/1/2026): - April Fools Day - Boomer Bonus Day - Edible Book Day - Fossil Fools Day - International Tatting Day - Library Snap Shot Day - Lupus Alert Day - National Atheist Day - National Fun Day - National Jump in Muddy Puddles Day - National One Cent Day - National Sourdough Bread Day - Poetry and The Creative Mind Day - St. Stupid Day - APAWS International Pooper Scooper Week - Golden Rule Week - Laugh at Work Week - Medication Safety Week - Testicular Cancer Awareness Week Links and References:  - https://portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resourcecenter/content.ashx/cops-p288-pub.pdf - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7783688/ - https://www.wested.org/resource/scared-straight/ - https://sites.bu.edu/daniellerousseau/2018/12/12/do-all-juvenile-prevention-programs-work/ - http://users.soc.umn.edu/~uggen/Petrosino_Annals_03.pdf - https://methods.cochrane.org/equity/scared-straight - https://www.prindleinstitute.org/2021/06/re-examining-scared-straight-programs/ - https://www.djj.state.fl.us/content/download/23879/file/scared-straight-(july-2018).pdf?version=2 - https://www.americanprogress.org/article/doing-what-doesnt-work/  - Petrosino, Anthony, Carolyn Turpin-Petrosino, Meghan E. Hollis-Peel, Julia G. Lavenberg, and Alexis Stern. 2014. Scared Straight and Other Juvenile Awareness Programs for Preventing Juvenile Delinquency. No. 12 of Crime Prevention Research Review. Washington, DC: Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. - Petrosino A, Turpin-Petrosino C, Hollis-Peel ME, Lavenberg JG. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002796.pub2. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002796. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002796.pub2. - https://www.college.police.uk/research/crime-reduction-toolkit/scared-straight  https://www.wsipp.wa.gov/ReportFile/1033/Wsipp_Evidence-Based-Public-Policy-Options-to-Reduce-Crime-and-Criminal-Justice-Costs-Implications-in-Washington-State_Full-Report.pdf

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Mini: Magestic Manatees Manatees are remarkable and gentle creatures. Possibly the source of mermaid stories of old, these strange aquatic mammals live life on the slow side. Some researchers have learned a lot about their behavior and cognition in recent experiments, so we are going to break down what we understand about manatee behavior and the conundrum of their complex cognitive and social repertoires with their proportionally small brains. Have you seen a manatee up close? Send us pictures! Join our supporters' club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.discovercrystalriverfl.com/manatee-authority/10-fun-facts-you-didnt-know-about-manatees/ - https://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/10/manatees#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20study%20by%20Gordon%20Bauer%2C,150%20hertz%20using%20only%20their%20body%20hairs - https://www.research.ufl.edu/publications/explore/v07n2/manatees.html#:~:text=To%20conclude%20from%20the%20manatee's,large%20clusters%20of%20nerve%20cells. - https://mote.org/research/program/manatee-research/#:~:text=The%20MCRP's%20research%20includes:%20*%20**Unmanned%20Aerial,levels%20and%20long-term%20sublethal%20effects%20of%20stressors - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12021893/

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The Dunning Kruger Effect Podcast Episode · Living Through Extinction; Science & Skepticism Against the Decline of Basic Reason · March 26 · 16m

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We're coming up on our 6th anniversary soon! Six years of talking about "spooky" things from a comedic and scientific perspective. 154 episodes so far, and by the anniversary it will be 156.
What is your favorite episode of Least Haunted? Or what was your first?
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How Ego Strength Shapes Religious Skepticism News about MSI Press authors; Excerpts from MSI Press authors' books; Carl's Cancer Compendium information; tips for authors

How #ego strength shapes #religious #skepticism

post inspired by Blest #Atheist (#Elizabeth#Mahlou)

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#spirituality #ambiguity #independence #structure #meaningmaking

Community Forum Explores UAP Narratives, AI Hypotheses, and the Struggle for Evidence Amid Viral Culture Host Josh of the Polarity channel led a wide-ranging community forum touching on UAP witness accounts, remote viewing claims, and the possibility that advanced AI and non-human intelligence could be intertwined. The discussion also examined media influence, government secrecy narratives, and calls for personal courage and discernment in evaluating extraordinary claims.

Host Josh's Polarity forum probes UAP witness accounts, remote viewing, and whether advanced AI or nonhuman intelligence drives viral narratives. They examine media influence, secrecy, and the difficult search for credible evidence. #UAP #AI #Disclosure #Skepticism

Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists Amazon.com: Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists eBook : Barker, Dan, Dawkins, Richard: Kindle Store

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📰 This is obnoxious.

💬 "AI Slop? 🍵 Expect snarky fanfare and heated debates, but mostly eye rolls about the next overhyped tech fad. #Skepticism"

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Our self-importance born out of an existential fear is a glass shield against the realization that we are a tiny, fragile species on a lonely rock.

The only "celebration" the universe offers is the chance for us to be kind to one another while we're here. 🌎✨ #PaleBlueDot #Skepticism

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So frustrating when you look into skeptical resources and find casual ableism all over the place. Like, can we stop throwing around "crazy" and "delusional" as insults?
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Birth of Skynet Announced internationalskeptics.com/forums/threads/birth-of-... #skeptics #skepticism #CurrentEvents

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A quotation from Thomas Carlyle

> Truly it is a sad thing for a people, as for a man, to fall into Scepticism, into dilettantism, insincerity; not to know Sincerity when they see it. For this world, and for all worlds, what curse is so fatal? The heart lying dead, the eye cannot see.

**Thomas […]

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Some words of #WednesdayWisdom from a recent sermon "The Virtue of Skepticism" with Rev. AJ van Tine! ❤️ "The most traditional thing we can do as Unitarian Universalists is reject tradition and develop something new and vibrant. Our faith has called us to the self-reflection, growth, and innovation that arises from an authentic and balanced skepticism." #GetWise🧠 #Skepticism #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Tradition

Some words of #WednesdayWisdom from a recent sermon "The Virtue of Skepticism" with Rev. AJ van Tine! ❤️

#GetWise🧠 #Skepticism #UU #UnitarianUniversalist #Tradition

How real free nations take care of themselves and their people! #science #scientific #scientificmethod
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Questioning as a Phase, Not a Virtue - Dualistic Unity Questioning can open perception—but it isn’t meant to last forever. This article explores when questioning has finished its work and how endless inquiry can quietly block clarity and embodiment.

Doubt can open space for clarity, but it can also become a resting place. When does inquiry shift from exploration into posture?

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Cluster of Reported Bigfoot Encounters in Northeast Ohio Draws Attention—and Skepticism Psicoactivo Podcast examined a rapid series of reported Bigfoot sightings in northeast Ohio, compiled by Bigfoot Society and highlighted by Coast to Coast AM, with claims of at least seven encounters over several days. The host contrasted growing online interest with the lack of corroborating evidence and cautioned about misinformation amid unrelated geopolitical speculation.

A cluster of reported Bigfoot sightings in northeast Ohio—seven encounters in days—draws online buzz but experts note no corroborating evidence and warn of misinformation mixing with unrelated geopolitical claims. #Bigfoot #Ohio #Skepticism #Misinformation

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